Family Layout Challenge

Hi everyone! I have a project today that I created as part of the Queen of My Craftroom Design Team Challenge. Our challenge for this week was to create a "Family Layout."

I created 6 layouts for a "clean & simple" family album I am working on.  I bought this 8 x 8 album kit by American Crafts at TJ Maxx last week for $8.00!  It is the "City Park" collection.  I thought it would make a cute family album. I am planning to create a page for each person in my family.  The colors are so fun, they just put you in a good mood. 

Now on to what I created...

 

Hope you enjoyed my family layouts.  Head on over to the Queen of My Craftroom to see what the other DT ladies have created for this week's challenge. Hope your Sunday is filled with Love and Whimsy. HUGS! ♥

"You're so Bubbly" Card Challenge

Hi guys! I have a project today that I created as part of the Queen of My Craftroom Design Team Challenge. Our challenge for this week was to create a card using stickles, bling and ribbon.

Here's what I created...

I used MFT's weekly sketch from last week for the layout (MFTWSC58).

1. Stickles

I colored up this adorable image and paper-pieced her outfit.  She is from the Pure Innocence Blowing Bubbles Stamp Set by MFT.  I used Crystal Stickles by Ranger on the bubbles.  I ♥ how the stickles makes the bubbles look so real!

2. Bling  

I created this flower using a brown paper lunch sack and the Pretty Posies Die-Namic by MFT.  Isn't it adorable?  I added a Small Ivory Crochet Flower by I Am Roses to the center. These beauties already have the bling built in, ♥ that.  I also put some bling in the upper right hand corner of the card to help balance my layout.

3. Ribbon

I used some gorgeous Creme Lace Ribbon by Melissa Frances.  It is super soft and lays flat, which is great for cards.  You can see it peeking out behind my paper bag flower.

Here's a peek at the inside...

Other products used not listed above:

Ellie's Tale 6x6 Paper Pad by Sassafras Lass

First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic by MFT

Crystal Stickles by Ranger

TH Edge Distress

TH Vintage Photo Distress Ink

Head on over to the Queen of My Craftroom to see what the other DT ladies have created for this week's challenge.  Hope your Sunday is filled with Love and Whimsy. HUGS! ♥

Valentine Card for my Sweet ♥

Hi guys! I have a project today that I created as part of the Queen of My Craftroom Design Team Challenge. Our challenge for this week was to create a Valentine Card for our Sweet ♥ .

Here's what I created...

I used this sketch to get me started.

Isn't this stamp adorable?  My hubby ♥s tennis, so I thought this card would be perfect.   I had so much fun coloring her up with my Copics and paper-piecing her dress.  She's so adorable!

Let's take a peek inside...

Products Used:

Kraft Cardstock by PaperTrey Ink

Hot Fudge cardstock by MFT

"Life of the Party" DP by My Mind's Eye

Lacey Ovals Nestabilities by Spellbinders

Oval Nestabilities by Spellbinders

"ALM I've Met My Match" stamp set by MFT

Teal seam binding 

Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

First Place Award Ribbon Die-Namic by MFT

Simply Scallops Medium Border Die-Namic by MFT

Rhinestone Stickers by Recollections

 I can't wait to give it to him!! :)  Head on over to the Queen of My Craftroom to see what the other DT ladies have whipped up for their Sweethearts.  I hope everyone has a Valentine's Day that's filled with Love and Whimsy. ♥♥

Vintage Valentine Treat Bag

Hi guys!  I have a project today that I created as part of the Queen of My Craftroom Design Team Challenge.  Our challenge for this week was to create a Valentine's Day Treat Project.

Here's what I created...

 I used some of these adorable Vintage Newspaper Kraft Paper Bags that I picked up a few months ago from an Etsy store.  

I ♥ this paper collection by K&Company.  It's so cute and vintage looking.

I cut out the tag using the Baroque TH Alterations Die with my BigShot and some of the DP.  The Valentine cutout is from the paper collection also.

I used some of my favorite seam binding and sprayed it with Poinsettia Red Gold Starburst Spray by LSG...♥♥♥ this stuff!  I attached the tag to the bag with a tiny clothespin that I had in my stash.  I also added a touch of bling in the corner with some Red Sparkles by CTMH.  I hot glued some vintage creme lace to the edge of the bag.

Click HERE to watch a video tutorial for this Vintage Valentine Treat Bag...and head on over to the Queen of My Craftroom Blog to see what the other lovely DT ladies have created today.  Hope your Sunday is filled with Love & Whimsy! HUGS :)

I Treasure You

Today, I am posting a card for our weekly challenge over at Queen of My Craftroom.  Our challenge this week was to create a card using a stamped image that is colored.  We weren't allowed to use any die-cutting machines (Cricut, Big Shot, Vagabond, etc.)  Not so easy, that's for sure.  Hehe :)  I used 3 of my favorite products: MFT stamps, I Am Roses flowers, and LSG Magical Micas.  The card is 5.5 x 5.5.

The papers I used are from the Perfect Day collection by CTMH.  I edged all the papers with TH Distress Ink in Vintage Photo.  The adorable mermaid stamp is by My Favorite Things - "Who's That Mermaid?"  I colored the stamp up with my Copic markers and here are the different combos I used.

Skin: E000, E00, E11, E21

Sand: E30, E31, E33, E34

Water: BG11, BG13, BG15, BG18

Sky: B000, B00, B01, Colorless Blender

Fin: BG72, BG75

Top: R59

I colored the mermaid's fin with my Copic markers and then used my LSG Magical Micas in Tainted Love Teal.  Isn't the shimmer gorgeous?

I used some aqua satin pleated trim by Maya Road and then topped it with some flat back pearls that I had in my stash.  I combined a bunch of flowers from I Am Roses and used some starfish like you would leaves.  I just love how cute this is.  The large teal flower was originally white, but I used my LSG magical micas to color this up too!  I also nestled in some pearl accents to fill in the gaps.

The sentiment is from the "Who's That Mermaid?" stamp set. 

Here's a peek at the inside.  Hope you liked today's project and that your day is filled with Love & Whimsy! :)

Winter Altered Banner

Hi guys!  I'm back with another project for Queen of My Craftroom.  Our challenge for this week was to create an altered project with a "Winter Theme."  I used my Sizzix Framelits Pennant Scallop Banner Die to create the banner.  I ♥ banners, ok...I may be a little obsessed with banners. Hehe :)

Here's my altered project...

I have a shelf in my house that I decorate for the different seasons.  This banner was the perfect addition. :)

I used kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink as the base for my banner.  I sprayed it with Scintillating Silver Glitz Spritz by Lindy's Stamp Gang.  Isn't the shimmer gorgeous...?

Here's a close-up of each letter.

The DP I used is from the "Signature Christmas" Holiday Glitter Paper Stack by My Mind's Eye, such beautiful paper.

Other products used:

Harlequin Grungeboard Alphabet by Tim Holtz

Warm White Acrylic Paint

Scintillating Silver Glitz Spritz by Lindy's Stamp Gang

Vintage Wood Snowflakes by Maya Road

Creme Brulee Cream Starburst Spray by Lindy's Stamp Gang

Fantasy Snow by Delta

I hope you enjoyed today's altered winter project.  I hope everyone has a week that is filled with Love & Whimsy! HUGS :)

Warm Winter Wishes

Hi guys!  I'm back with another project for Queen of my Craftroom.  Our challenge for this week was to create something with a "Winter Theme." 

I created a "Warm Winter Wishes" card with a snowman on it, of course! :)

I created this card for my brother who lives in Seoul where it's super cold.  The card base measures 5.5" x 5.5" and is made of kraft cardstock by PaperTrey Ink.  The DP I used is from the "Picket Fence" Collection by Lily Bee Design.

I love this snowman, he's so adorable.

I used the Holiday Hugs Snowman stamp set by MFT.  I added a bit of shadow with my T0 and T1 Copic markers.  I paper-pieced the hat and scarf using some of the DP listed above.  Fantasy Snow by Delta is so neat, I love how it adds texture to the card.

Here's a peek at the inside...

Other products used:

File Tab Die-Namic by MFT

Simply Scallops Die-Namic by MFT

Let It Snowflake Die-Namic by MFT
Maraschino Red Twine by MFT
Blue Skies Felt by MFT

Hope you enjoyed today's challenge.  Sending you Warm Winter Wishes with Love and Whimsy.  HUGS ♥

New Year's Challenge!

Happy New Year everyone!  I'm here today with a project for Queen of my Craftroom.  Our challenge was to create a "New Year" themed project.

Here's what I created...isn't she the cutest? 

My card measures 5.5" x 5.5".  The base is kraft cardstock from PaperTrey Ink (my fav!).  The DP is from the "Jovial Collection" by Basic Grey.

I used a previous sketch from the My Favorite Things Wednesday Stamp Club.  I ♥ this layout! :)

I just love how sweet the Pure Innocence stamps are.  This cutie is from the "Cause for Celebration" stamp set by MFT.  I colored her up with my Copics.  Here are the colors I used:

Skin - E000, E00, E11, E21, and R20

Hair - E25, E37, and E39

I paper-pieced her dress with the Jovial DP and colored her bow with my black atyour Spica Glitter Pen.

I also used some of my favorite MFT Die-Namics:  Simply Scallops Border and Bracket Tab.  The "Bloomers" fabric flowers are also from the Jovial Collection.

Here's a peek at the inside...

Hope you enjoyed today's project.  Wishing you a New Year filled with Love and Whimsy! HUGS ♥